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Art
Manifest Destiny, an exhibition featuring 20 women artists. Runs through January 16 at the Madona Building,
3900 N. Miami Ave., Miami. 646-281-1112.
Exhibition Tour of Art and Design in the Modern Age on Thursday, January 16 at 6 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU,
1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.
The Opening Reception for Unison, a group exhibition of sculpture, painting and photography, features visiting Israeli
sculptor Ruth Bloch. Thursday, January 16, 7 – 10 p.m. at Dharma Studio, 3170 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove. 305-461-1777. Runs through March 25.
Intermediate Mechanisms: New Work by Felipe Dulzaides and Tony Labat – Both artists combine an interest in video art
traditions with cinematic methods. Running through January 17. At the Wolfson Gallery, Miami-Dade Community College, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave., Suite 1365,
Miami. 305-237-3696.
The Museum of Contemporary Art presents Teen Day: Flux Fest. Teens and their families are invited for an afternoon of
activities and workshops focusing on the exhibition Yes Yoko Ono. Saturday, January 18 in the Joan Lehman Building, 770 N.E 125th Street in
North Miami. 305-893-6211.
The Miami Art Museum presents New Work by Teresita Fernandez. Informed by feminist critiques on architecture and
design, her large-scale sculptural environments invoke memory, nature and fantasy. Catch the display through January 19 at 101 West Flagler St. in Miami. 305-375-1706.
The Bakehouse Art Complex presents its Winter Juried Art Show. Runs through January 19. 561 N.W. 32nd
St., Miami. 305-576-2828.
Exhibition Tour of From Emperors to Hoi Polloi: Portraits of an Era, 1851 – 1945 on Thursday, January 23 at 6
p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.
YES YOKO ONO is the first large-scale and multimedia American retrospective of Yoko Ono’s work, featuring
approx. 150 works from the 1960s to the present with a focus on her early period and her influence on avant-garde art, music, film and performance. Through January 25 at the
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 770 N.E. 125th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211.
Yayoi Kusama includes major works of sculpture, painting and mixed-media installations from the past two decades. The exhibit
runs through January 27 at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach. For more information call 305-673-7533.
Bunny Yeager: Photographs, a show of 50’s glamour photographs of Betty Page by Bunny Yeager, runs through January
31 at Javogue & Ingalls Fine Art, 771 N.E. 125th St., Miami. 305-981-7900.
Insight, an exhibition of painting, photography, installation and sculpture runs through January 31 at Alejandra
von Hartz Fine Arts, 180 N.E. 39th St., Ste. 220, Miami. 305-361-9771.
Sculptor Manuel Carbonell’s exhibition Maquettes to Monumental will run through January 31 at Beaux Arts
Gallery, 2451 Brickell Ave., main floor, Miami. 305-858-6776.
Artists of Barbizon: The Boone Collection runs through January at the Lowe Art Museum, University
of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. Call to confirm exhibition times. 305-284-5422.
Stomping Ground Part II features more works by contemporary South Florida Artists. Through February 2. At Art
Center/South Florida, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-538-7887.
El Viaje – The Journey: Jewish Artists and Poets of Latin America runs through February 2 at the Jewish Museum of
Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5044.
Mark Rutkowski’s spiritually interpreted seascapes and skyscapes are on view through February 3 at ARTSLAB, 1919
Sunset Harbour Dr., Miami Beach. 305-672-9293.
Paradise City: Art from Winnipeg runs through February 14. Works include childlike drawings, a minimalist take
on art initiations and paint by numbers using chewing gum. Wolfson Gallery, Miami-Dade Community College, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave. Suite 1365, Miami 305-237-3042.
The Visual Front: Posters of the Spanish Civil War runs through February 16 at Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001
Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-535-2632.
Catalyst: 50 Years of Collecting at the Lowe: On view from the Permanent Collection through February 16.
The Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-5422.
Drawing Conclusions, an unconventional drawing exhibition featuring 35 national and international artists. Runs through
February 28 at the Buena Vista Building, 180 N.E. 39th St., 2nd floor, Suite 218, Miami. 305-576-5166.
The Miami Art Museum presents Linking Collection and Community through March 2. 101 West Flagler St., Miami.
305-375-1706.
The Making of Miami Beach 1933 – 1942: The Architecture of Lawrence Murray Dixon runs through April 6 at the
Bass Museum, 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach. For more information call 305-673-7533.
From Emperors to Hoi Polloi: Portraits of an Era, 1851 – 1945 puts a human face on the Machine Age with more than 150
portraits – from paintings and sculptures to posters and plates. Through May 5 at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.
Manhattan Stories: Enduring Legacy commemorates the anniversary of September 11, 2001 with images from the permanent
collection that demonstrate New York City’s enduring artistic legacy. Through June 15 at the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral
Gables. 305-284-5422.
Divine Interventions: Retablos and Santos from The Permanent Collection runs through June 22 at the Lowe Art Museum,
University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-5422.
Ink, Water, Brush, Hand and Heart: Painting from the Chinese Collection is a historical survey of the Lowe’s Chinese painting
and calligraphy collection from the 17th – 20th century. The Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-5422. Runs
through July 4.
The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Art and Design in the Modern Age: Selections from the
Wolfsonian-FIU Collection. Ongoing, new objects on view. 305-535-2632.
Treasures from the Collection of the Bass Museum of Art –ongoing. The Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Avenue,
Miami Beach. 305-673-7533.
Auditions
The Florida Philharmonic Chorus has membership openings for experienced tenors and basses. Auditions will be held on Mondays,
January 20 & 27 at the FPO Rehearsal Hall, 1430 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale. Contact Pamella Dearden at 954-938-6722 for information and an audition appointment.
Clubs
Bash: Lives again. High-energy, sophisticated Euro-Latin. Fridays: DJs John Lee and Patrick. Saturdays:
Euro Latino Night with DJs Ariel, Patrick. 655 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-2274.
B.E.D.: Party like the ancient Romans – in bed. Monday: Secret Society with DJ Radamas. Tuesdays:
Beach Baby Tuesdays with vintage ‘70s funk music. Wednesdays: DJs K2 and Olivier Berger. Fridays: Abstakt with DJ Louis Oliver. 929
Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-9070.
Billboard Live: Hi-tech venue for local & national acts. Fridays: Noche Latina. 1500 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach.
305-538-2251.
Blue: Laid-back vibes. DJs and live music. Mondays: Crescent Moon with DJ/Percussionist Stingray and host
Fernando. Tuesdays: Phylos with Deep House Movement. Wednesdays: Flow with DJ Cue spinning house. Saturdays: Velvet Couch,
with DJ Juan Mejia and Lloyd Alvarez. Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-534-1009.
Clevelander: Hotel’s pool a popular hangout. Saturdays: Splash Saturdays, long-running pool party with DJs, dancers
and hard body contests. 1 p.m. to sunset. 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-531-3485.
Club Deep: Dance atop a huge aquarium. Fridays: “Power 96 Broadcast” with DJ Jeff. Saturdays: Tease
Ladies’ Night with DJ Select, Jason Deep. Sundays: Sunday Night Power Party, “Power 96 Live Broadcast” with DJs Zog and Jason Deep.
Discounted drinks. 621 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-1509.
crobar: Hip Chicago South at Cameo Theatre. Mondays: Back Door Bamby featuring DJs Shannon and Gigi.
Thursdays: The Show hosted by SMAC Entertainment with DJs Mr. Mauricio and Juan Mejia. Sundays: Anthem with DJ Tracy Young. 1445
Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-5027.
Deco Lounge: DJs and cabaret-style entertainment in the National Hotel. Wednesdays: Life is a Cabaret with
songstress Christina Sichta. Saturdays: Seven, as in deadly sins.
1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-2311.
Gil’s Café: North Beach Tropic-themed Nightclub. Wednesdays: New World Improv Night. Saturdays: Rhythms of
Brazil. Thursdays: Live jazz, R&B, reggae at 9 p.m. 216 71st street, Miami Beach. 305-867-0779.
Goddess: Elegant decadence against Kama Sutra backdrop. Thursdays: Underground with DJs Sammy O,
Craig Demo, guest DJs. Fridays: DJs Camilo and Epps. Saturdays: DJ the Brass King. 681 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-720-8007.
Honey: New in spot. Mondays: Locals Night with DJs Maurizio. Thursdays: Vintage Vinyl
with DJ Ames Dean spinning Eighties rock. Saturday: Universal Night featuring house and international rock with DJ Nikko. 645 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.
305-538-2356.
Jazid: Live jazz, blues, funk & R&B seven nights a week. Mondays - Wednesday & Fridays - Sundays: DJs Corrado Bay
and Paolo Albertoni. Wednesdays: Downstairs DJ Wednesdays with DJ Le Spam & the SPAM All-Stars. Thursdays: Motown with Bobby Stringer 1342
Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-9372.
Level: Upscale, multiple dance floors, international DJs. Mondays: Schitzint – Hip-hop Night. Saturdays: DJ
Tom LaRoc in the blue room, DJ Touchtone in the boiler room. 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-1525.
Liquid: Bi-level, chic VIP room. Wednesday: International Night with DJ Alejandro Lazardi.
Fridays: Black Pussycat with DJ Tom LaRoc. 1532 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-9411.
Lola: Sophisticated spot for tunes and talk. Thursdays: Big DJ Little Club. Fridays: Soul Latino with
DJs Antonio and Hugo spinning salsa, merengue, deep house. Saturdays: Aqua Booty’s Dirty Little Funky Thing with DHM. 247 23rd
St., Miami Beach. 305-695-8697.
Mango’s: Popular party place features Latin continental cuisine and dancing to live house bands Exito, Innansense, Latin
Connection and Collage. 900 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-673-4422.
Mynt: Hip Lounge, posh drinks. Thursdays: Classic house with DJ Paolo Albertoni. Fridays & Saturdays:
The Grand Lounge with DJs K2, Chicco Secci. 1921 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-276-6131.
Nikki Beach: Exclusive Euro-hip beachfront hangout. Fridays: Cream & Sugar with Tommy Pooch. Saturdays: Face
Party presented by Eric Omores. Sundays: Indio Loco Party with DJs Holze, Scanni, Turtle, Cedric Gervais. 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1231.
Opium Gardens: Open-air SoBe restaurant and lounge with Asian theme. Fridays: DJ Cedric Gervais (house), DJ Top Cat
(hip-hop). 136 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-5535.
Pearl Restaurant & Champagne Lounge: Bubbly, DJs. Thursdays: Moon Room – Atmospheric sound by Tony G. At
Penrod’s Beach Club, 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1111.
Rain: New dance club, eclectic mix of music. Tuesdays: Home Cookin’ with DJs Mr. Mauricio, Rad, Juan Mejia
spinning hip-hop, funk, soul, R&B. Saturdays: Notorious with Mark Leventhal and LSR. 323 23rd St., Miami Beach. 786-295-9540.
Rumi: Unique music, fashionable mixed crowd. Wednesdays: Oral Phix with DJ Ames Dean. Thursdays:
DJ Mark Leventhal spinning rock, hip-hop, dance. Fridays & Saturdays: DJ Sweet Peach spinning Euro house. 330 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-672-4353.
Spin: Dance club’s specialty is house. Fridays: Revolution with DJ Ivano Bellini in the main room, Mark
Leventhal in the loft. 320 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-531-2800.
Studio: “The Biggest Karaoke Club in the World.” Thursdays: Sounds in Motion with DJs Nova, Slim Pickins
spinning underground house, techno. At the Shelbourne Beach Resort, 1801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-695-1770.
Tantra: Themed events, upscale hangout restaurant. Mondays: The Goddess Party with Louis Dee.
Tuesdays: DJ Turtle. Wednesdays: Experience the Sounds with DJ Juan Mejia. Thursdays: Simplicity for Consenting Adults
hosted by Bang Entertainment with She *DJ Hana. 1445 Pennsylvania Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-4765.
Tobacco Road: “The oldest bar in Miami.” Mondays: Blues band Iko Iko (unplugged). Thursdays: Locals
Alternative Night. Fridays & Saturdays: Little Bryan & the Zydeco Travelers, Crazy Fingers. Sundays: August Campbell. 626 South Miami Ave., Miami.
305-374-1198.
Touch: Belly and flamenco dancers every night. Wednesdays: People Like Us. Thursdays: DJs JP Rigaud
and Edwin Adams. 910 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-532-8003.
Townhouse: Cool, cheap chill-out pad with lounge. Thursdays: BondGirls with live DJs. Fridays: Rooftop
Happy Hour. Saturdays: DJ Boomerang of DHM.. 150 20th St., Miami Beach. 305-534-3800.
Twist: Mucho popular gay club. Tuesdays: DJ Bugle, live jazz and blues with Lola and the Sass Band.
Wednesdays: Dragboy with Connie Casserole. Thursdays: DJ Flavor. Sundays: DJ Lector. 1057 Washington, Ave., Miami Beach.
305-538-9478.
Veranda Bar: Chic, laidback tropical atmosphere at the Palms South Beach. Thursdays: Nicole Henry sings jazz
and R&B. Fridays: Rock the Tiki Luau. 3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-908-5468.
Dance
The Miami City Ballet will present a Ballet for Young People on Saturday, January 18 in the Amaturo
Theater. Both performances will feature pre-lobby activity with members of the Miami City Ballet and several advanced students followed by a 30-minute performance. For show
times and ticket information call The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-522-5334.
Miami City Ballet presents Program II: Tchaikovsky’s Princes & Poets including the company premier of Black
Swan Pas de Deux and Swan Lake, Act 2 on Friday & Saturday, January 24 & 25 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, January 26 at 2 p.m. At the Jackie Gleason
Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-929-7010.
The City of Hollywood Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts presents Cortez and Company, a provocative mix
of modern dance and ballet. Friday & Saturday, January 24 & 25 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe Street in Hollywood. 954-924-8175.
Festivals & Parties
JAM at MAM: Unwind after work in a relaxed happy hour environment that includes guest DJs, a martini lounge, and an
intriguing mix of things to do throughout the museum. Thursday, January 16 from 5 – 8:30 p.m. MAM members free; non-members free with $5 museum admission. Miami Art Museum,
101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1706.
The City of Hollywood Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts presents a Celebration honoring Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. on Friday, January 17 – Sunday, January 19 at the Washington Park Community Center. 954-967-4240.
From Friday, January 17 to Sunday, January 19, Art Deco Weekend takes place on Ocean Drive in South Beach with
tours of historically significant buildings, lectures, music, food, antiques and more. Sponsored by the Miami Design Preservation League. 305-672-2014.
The 3rd Annual Gardenfest features authentic German food, music and dancing on Sunday, January 19, Noon – 4
p.m. at the German American Social Club, 11919 S.W. 56th St., Miami. $15. 305-553-8587.
Dance – Dance – Dance to the music of The Danger – Drew Band playing Latin, Big Band and 50’s music on Wednesday,
January 22, 7 – 10 p.m. at the Surfside Community Center, 9301 Collins Ave., Surfside. Singles and couples welcome. 305-866-3635.
The Miami Beach World of Beer Festival hosts a Tapping Party on Thursday, January 23, 6 – 9 p.m. at Gordon
Biersch, 1201 Brickell Ave., Miami. 786-425-1130.
Film
On Saturday & Sunday, January 18 & 19 at 3 p.m. the Bass Museum presents Ripples of Change
(1993), a documentary about the Japanese women’s liberation movement in the 1970s and its influence on contemporary Japanese society. 57 minutes, color, subtitled. At the Bass Museum,
2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.
On Thursday, January 23, 7 p.m. the Experimental Show presents Pulse, a
screening of contemporary video by artists from Europe and The Unites States curated by Elizabeth Hall. At the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. Free with museum
admission. 305-673-7530.
Stud Terkel’s Chicago and The Life and Times of Rosie the
Riveter will be screened on Thursday, January 23 at 7 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-535-2632.
MOCA presents the premiere of artist
Sarah Morris’ new film Miami, part of her
cinematic exploration of major American cities. Runs through January 26 at
Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 N.E. 125th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211.
Lectures
In Riding the Same Wave, Leslie Pina identifies and explores design themes of Art Deco architecture in South Beach.
Thursday, January 16 at 7 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.
Flora Cubana and the Plants of Cuba. Thursday, January 16 from 6 – 8 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Garden’s
Scott Zona discusses Cuba’s rich and unique plant life. The
Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 West Flagler St., Miami 305-375-1596.
Actress Sigourney Weaver will speak at a Gulfstream Park’s Women’s Club Luncheon Event on Friday, January 17,
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Gulfstream Park, U.S. 1 between Ives Dairy Road and Hallandale Boulevard. Click on “Women’s Club” at www.gulfstreampark.com.
The Art Museum at FIU presents Pulitzer Prize-winning author Oscar Hijuelos (Mambo Kings) lecturing on
Friday, January 17 at 8 p.m. at FIU Green Library, GL 100, GL 1st floor, S.W. 8th St. & 107th Ave., Miami. FREE. 305-348-2890.
Artist Talk: Maria Martinez-Cañas discusses her work on Sunday, January 19 at 3 p.m. at the Miami Art Museum
(MAM), 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000.
Betty Heisler-Samuels, former publisher of Spanish language magazine Entre Nosotros, will speak and sign her book, The
Last Minyan in Havana, a novel based on the true story of the Jews of Cuba from the years that proceeded World War II until the coming of the Castro revolution. Thursday,
January 23 at 7 p.m., at the Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5044.
The Great Books Club of Temple Israel of Greater Miami will discuss Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev on
Thursday, January 23 at Noon. 137 N.E. 19th St., Miami. 305-573-5900.
Learn about the Jewish World of Marc Chagall in a lecture featuring Yiddish poet and educator Troim Handler on
Thursday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Florida International University, Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 N.E. 151st St., North Miami Beach. 305-774-9244.
Music
On Thursday, January 16 at 7 p.m. viola soloist Richard Fleischman and colleagues from the New
World School of the Arts perform Bach’s Brandenburg” Concerto No. 6, two exquisite songs for alto and viola by Brahms, and other works. At the Bass Museum,
2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.
Florida Grand Opera presents Richard Strauss’ Salome on Friday, January 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday,
January 19 at 2 p.m. at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami; Thursday, January 23 & Saturday, January 25 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center,
201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 305-854-7890.
The Billy Marcus Quartet featuring Ptah Brown will perform Upstairs at the Van Dyke Café, 846 Lincoln Road, Miami
Beach on Friday & Saturday, January 17 & 18 at 10 & 11:30 p.m. & 1 a.m. 305-534-3600.
The Miami Symphony Orchestra presents An Evening in Vienna, with waltzes, operetta and more. Saturday, January 18
at 8 p.m. at the Gusman Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Dr., Coral Gables, and Sunday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Theater, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami
Beach. 305-275-5666.
The Wallflower Gallery presents The Songwriter’s Series, acoustic and folk tunes with Emily Easterly and
Deep Water Willy on Saturday, January 18 at 8 p.m. at the Wallflower Gallery, 10 N.E 3rd St. in Downtown Miami. Call 305-579-0069.
Saturday, January 18, Eric Burdon and the New Animals perform at Gulfstream Park, located on U.S. 1 between
Ives Dairy Road and Hallandale Boulevard. 954-457-7000.
New World Symphony presents American musical pioneer John Adams conducting his Violin Concerto performed by young
violin sensation Leila Josefowicz on Saturday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3331.
The Gilbert and Sullivan Yiddish Light Opera will perform Der Yiddisher Mikado in Yiddish and English on
Sunday, January 19 at 2 p.m. at Temple Sinai of North Dade, 18801 N.E. 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach and Monday, January 20 at 2 p.m. at the University of
Miami, Gusman Theatre, Coral Gables. 305-774-9244.
Rust in Recital featuring pianist Roberta Rust will be presented on Sunday, January 19 at 4 p.m. in the
Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Call 561-237-9000.
Sunday, January 19, Brazilian jazz great Sergio Mendes performs live at Gulfstream Park, on U.S. 1 between Ives
Dairy Road and Hallandale Boulevard. 954-457-7000.
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra with Joseph Kalichstein, piano, will perform at the Jackie Gleason Theater on
Tuesday, January 21 at 8:00 p.m. Selections will include a contemporary Israeli piece by Zehavi, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 in
E minor. 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7300.
The Gold Coast Jazz Band will perform early jazz by Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and Django Reinhardt on Tuesday,
January 21, 7:45 p.m. at the Mary Ann Wolfe Theatre, 3000 NE 151st Street, North Miami. 305-919-5400.
The British rock group Coldplay will perform on Wednesday, January 22 at 8 p.m. at the
University of Miami Convocation Center, 1245 Walsh Ave., Coral Gables. Call 305-284-8686 for directions and other information.
The Florida Philharmonic Orchestra and the Florida Philharmonic Chorus with soprano Shana Blake Hill perform
Mahler’s 4th and Poulenc’s Gloria. Saturday, January 25 at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174
Flagler St. in Miami. 954-938-6700.
Society, Charity & Fashion
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation will hold a Dinner at the Fontainebleau Hilton, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami
Beach, on Thursday, January 16. 305-576-4000.
The Dan Marino-Alex Rodriguez Golf Tournament benefiting the Boys & Girls Club will take place at the Floridian
Golf Course on Friday, January 17. 305-446-9910.
The Beaux Arts Bare Bones Ball will take place on grounds of the Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables,
on Friday, January 17. Phone: 305-284-3535.
A Versace regional make-up artist pays a visit to Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour, 9700 Collins Avenue, on Friday, January 17 &
Saturday, January 18. 305-865-6161.
The Guardian Ad Litem Program is seeking volunteers to speak up for abused and neglected children in court. The next training
session starts on Saturday, January 18. For more information on how you can help a child, please call 305-638-6861.
The Galaxy Gala to benefit the Miami Museum of Science will take place at the Intercontinental Hotel, 100 Chopin
Plaza, Miami on Saturday, January 18, 7 p.m. 305-646-4226.
The Jackson Memorial Foundation’s Casino Night takes place at the Coconut Grove Convention Center, 2700 South
Bayshore Dr., Miami, on Saturday, January 18 at 10 p.m. The James Bond-themed event features sumptuous desserts, cocktails, dancing and gambling. Tickets: $100. Proceeds will
benefit the Jackson Metropolitans. 305-585-7260.
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation will be holding a Reception on Monday, January 20 at the Fontainebleau
Hilton Resort, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-576-4000.
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation will be holding a Breakfast at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resort, 4441
Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, on Wednesday, January 22. Phone: 305-576-4000.
Wednesday, January 22: AMICI Celebrity
Bartending Fund Raiser. For details call the Unicorn Children’s Foundation at 1-888-782-8321.
Sports & Athletics
Saturday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. It’s the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. the Florida Panthers at the National Car Rental
Center, 1 Panthers Parkway, Sunrise. Phone: 954-835-7000.
The Chicago Bulls come to town on Saturday, January 18 at 8 p.m. to challenge the Miami Heat at the American
Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami. Phone: 305-577-HEAT.
On Monday, January 20 at 5 p.m., the Montreal Canadians face the Florida Panthers at the National Car Rental
Center, 1 Panthers Parkway, Sunrise. Phone: 954-835-7000.
The UM Men’s Basketball Team plays Connecticut on Monday, January 20 at 7 p.m. University of Miami Convocation
Center, 1245 Walsh Ave., Coral Gables. 305-284-8686.
It’s the Phoenix Suns vs. the Miami Heat on Wednesday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the American Airlines Arena,
601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami. Phone: 305-577-HEAT.
Join the City of Hollywood Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts for the 2003 South Florida Senior Games on
Wednesday, January 22 – Sunday, February 6. The Olympiad will feature: Golf, Bocci, Paddleball, Shuffleboard, a quilting competition, Bake-Off and a Tea Dance. For information on
events, call 954-921-3404.
On Wednesday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m., the Ottawa Senators play the Florida Panthers at the National Car Rental
Center, 1 Panthers Parkway, Sunrise. Phone: 954-835-7000.
Drift Fishing: Drift fishing boats depart daily from Haulover Park Marina, 10800 Collins Ave.,
Miami Beach. 305-947-35225.
Urban Trails Kayak: Daily. Kayak rentals at Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami
Beach. 305-947-1302.
Skyward Kites: Kite sale and rental. Daily, 9 a.m. – Sunset. Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
305-893-0906.
Theater
Miami Light Project presents a special anniversary production of Teo Castellano’s one-man hymn to Miami’s diversity, NE
2nd Avenue, on Friday & Saturday, January 17 & 18 at 8 p.m. at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 N.W. 22nd Ave., Miami.
305-576-4350.
Rupert Holmes’ The Mystery of Edwin Drood, “The Solve-It-Yourself Broadway Musical” runs from Friday January 17
through March 16 at the Stage Door Theatre, 26th St. Theatre, 1444 NE 26 St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-344-7765.
Just the Funny Improv Comedy Group presents 90 minutes of interactive comedy skits based on audience suggestions every Friday &
Saturday at 11 p.m. At Dreamers Theatre, 65 Almeria Ave., Coral Gables. 305-693-8669.
The Laughing Gas Comedy Improv Theatre zanies perform every Saturday at 11 p.m. at New Theatre, 4120 Laguna St., Coral
Gables. Reservations & travel directions: 305-461-1161.
Theatre de Underground presents “experimental theatre for the experimental mind” on Mondays at 10 p.m. at
Churchill’s Hideaway, 5501 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami. 305-757-1807.
In When Bush Comes to Shove, the comedy troupe Capitol Steps feeds off the latest corporate scandals and Washington
high jinks. Through Sunday, January 19 at 8 p.m. At the Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale.
954-522-5334.
Crazy for You, winner of 3 Tony Awards including Best Musical, runs through January 19 at the Stage Door Theatre,
8036 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs. 954-344-7765.
Hollywood Playhouse presents a new version of the hit musical Mamaleh!, which tells of the lifelong friendship between
Jewish-American women of different generations. Tuesday & Thursdays at 2 p.m., January 21 through February 13. 2640 Washington Ave., Hollywood. 954-922-0404.
Juggerknot Theatre Company presents Houseguest, a fast-paced black comedy of deceit, hypocrisy and the dangers of
power by Mario Diament. Runs through January 26 at Performance Space 742, 1165 S.W. 6th St., Little Havana. 305-496-7533.
The Coconut Grove Playhouse presents Romeo & Bernadette, a musical by Marc Saltzman.
Romeo awakes from an Elizabethan stupor and meets his true love, Juliet. Her real name, however, is Bernadette and she’s the beloved daughter of a Brooklyn mob boss and comedic mayhem
ensues. Runs through February 2. 3500 Main Highway, Miami. 305-442-4000.
GableStage presents Dirty Blonde, a play with songs and music by Claudia Shear about fanatical fans on the
trail of Mae West’s legacy. Through February 2 at GableStage at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. 305-445-1119.
The Shores Performing Art Theater presents Crimes of the Heart, Beth Henley’s chronicle of an eccentric
Southern family, through February 2. 9806 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami Shores. 305-751-0562.
The Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theater presents the South Florida premiere of Sherlock’s Lost Case by Charles
Marowitz. Runs through February 9. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2p.m. 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293.
Actors’ Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences presents Miss Nelson is Missing!, the winner of the 8th
Annual Children’s Theatre Festival. Saturdays at 2 p.m. through February 9. At Actors Playhouse, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293.
The Coconut Grove Playhouse presents Addicted: A Comedy of Substance by Mark Lundholm . Join Lundholm as
a self-prophesied professional mistake maker tells his personal story in this one-man show. Runs through February 9 in the Encore Room. 3500 Main Highway, Miami.
305-442-4000.
Hedwig and The Angry Inch will be performed on stage at Level nightclub, Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m.
through February 22. 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets:
www.ticketweb.com or 1-800-965-4827.
Misc.
Oy! Jackie Mason, The Unholy Tour comes to town on Saturday, January 18 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, January 19 at 2
p.m. at the Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7300.
Greynolds Nature Walk: Saturdays & Sundays, 2 – 4 p.m. $3. Greynolds Park, 117530 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami.
305-948-2891.
Art Deco District Bike and Rollerblade Tours, Sunday, January 19. Guided tours of Miami Beach’s Art Deco,
Mediterranean Revival and MiMo Style historic architecture. Third Sunday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-531-3484.
Morningside Walking Tour: Sunday, January 19 from 1 – 3 p.m. Explore Biscayne Bay communities. See the
settlements of Buena Vista and Lemon City. Learn about the creation of the Normandy, Sunset and Venetian Isles. Advance reservations and non-refundable payment required. $17. Sponsored by
The Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1621.
Explore puzzling possibilities at Solve-It Central, an exhibition featuring 15 interactive stations where visitors young and
old can tackle problems individually or as a group. Each, colorful, interactive station encourages visitors to explore their own problem-solving strategies and strategies employed by
others. Through January 19 at Miami Museum of Science, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200.
The U.S. Sommelier Association hosts the French Festival of Wines on Monday, January 20 at
7 p.m. at the National Hotel, 1667 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Wine tasting: $15; 4-Course Gourmet Wine Dinner: $55. RSVP necessary at 305-466-3440.
Poetic Soul/ Poetry Open Mic: Poetry and
Spoken Word readings Tuesday Nights at 10 p.m. at CODE Restaurant Bar Lounge, 1437 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.
Betty Heisler-Samuels, the former publisher of the Spanish-language magazine Entre Nosotros, will be signing her new
book The Last Minyan in Havana, a novel based on the true story of the Jews of Cuba from the years that preceded WWII until the coming of the Castro revolution. Thursday,
January 23 at 7 p.m. at The Jewish Museum of Florida 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5044.
The Railroads of Cuba: Path Breaker and Nation Builder: This exhibition studies the impact of railroads on Cuban society and
culture, and American investment in Cuba. Through January 23. The Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 West Flagler St., Miami 305-375-1596.
The City of Hollywood Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts presents Broadwalk Happy Hour with live music on
Friday, January 24 at the Hollywood Beach Theater. 954-921-3404.
The Lincoln Road Antique and Collectibles Market comes to 400 and 500 Blocks of Lincoln Road, Miami Beach on Sunday,
January 26. Held every second and fourth Sunday each month. 305-673-4991.
Art Deco District Sunset Tours: The Miami Design District Preservation League offers self-guided audio tours of Miami
Beach’s historic architecture. Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-531-3484.
Art Deco District Guided Tours: Stroll through 90 years of Miami Beach’s history in 90 minutes. Every Saturday morning
at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-531-3484.
Walk Among the Pelicans: See pelican families in their natural environment. Daily, dawn to dusk. Pelican Harbor
Seabird Station, 1275 N.E. 79th St., JFK Causeway, Miami. 305-751-9840.
Public Nature Walk: Discover fascinating wildlife on this naturalist led hammock walk. FREE. Saturdays & Sundays
at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Meet at the Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Advance reservations required. 305-365-3018.
Natural Areas Tours: A one-hour guided walking tour through tropical hardwood hammock to a Tequesta Indian burial mound.
Weekends: 11:15 a.m., 1:45 & 4 p.m. Weekdays: 12:45 & 3 p.m. $6 adults, $4 children. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 S.W. 72nd Ave., Miami. 305-235-1668 ext. 242.
The City of Hollywood Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts presents
Music & Dancing Under the Stars. Join in this free event featuring live music from big bands to rock-n-roll every Monday
& Wednesday at the Hollywood Beach Theater on Johnson Street & the Broadwalk in Hollywood. 954-921-3404.
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